Women's Issues Therapists in Lancaster, CA
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Natalie McCanelley-Boddie
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My specialty areas include Individuals dealing with Anxiety and Depression, Couples Counseling, Pre-Marital Counseling, Foster care issues, and Anger Management and
Women's issues
.
Hello, my name is Natalie Boddie, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I received my master’s degree, from Chapman University. I have extensive experience working in Community-Based Mental health and working with Individuals dealing with Anxiety and Depression. My passion is working with Adults and Couples to assist them with developing and utilizing the necessary coping skills, to manage their life situations while addressing relational barriers and historical traumas.

Carrie Aukerman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My specialties include anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions,
women's issues
, unresolved trauma, grief, along with relationship and self-esteem related issues.
One's deepest desire is to be truly accepted and understood. Yet, many times we find ourselves afraid of being judged or ridiculed for sharing our true thoughts, feelings, and challenges. In our busy lives it is a rarity to find someone who is not only equipped but also has the desire to truly listen to our deepest thoughts. It is my belief that if given the needed support and proper surroundings, we will find that we hold the answers within ourselves to overcome the challenges we are facing.

Linda LaFrance
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Advanced training in working with depression, trauma, gender & sexual identity,
women's issues
, recovery and relationships.
My career as a Marriage & Family Therapist since 2002 has brought a welcome variety of clients, each with a unique situation and opportunity for healing. Being a woman in her 50's has lent itself to a life full of understanding for the universal experience of being in and thriving in today's world. You have everything you need to get through whatever life throws at you. My job is to help you find it. I look forward to working with you.

Cynthia Mercedes Escobar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Asking for help can be difficult. Realizing you need to make a change or “unlearn” some habits and ideas that are not serving you well can be a bold brave move. I teach individual and couples skills to help them through overwhelming feelings and make lifestyle changes to interrupt those destructive cycles. Whether you need to process traumatic thoughts or knock down those mental barriers that have been holding you back from your own personal goals and relationships I would like to help you explore those needs.

Krista L Hawkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, and burned out! Are you burning the candle at both ends! Are you thinking, is this really all there is to life? Do you find yourself saying, I will do (_____), when (______) happens! Are you feeling as if something needs to change…but what? If you are reading this, then you are probably craving more intimate connections, a fulfilling career, more meaning and joy. The fact that you are searching the therapist directory shows you are ready to act and transform your life!
Waitlist for new clients

Tara Vincent Davidson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
ONLINE SESSIONS. AVAILABLE NOW. Life can become quite a mess- sometimes you know why it's happened and sometimes you don't. Therapy can help. Are you having trouble with your relationship? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are your kids struggling and you feel lost? These are just a few of the questions we can work on in therapy. Discussing your situation honestly and directly, we create a plan to help you feel better and be better equipped to manage whatever life hands you.The tools acquired in therapy will assist you throughout your life. Sessions center around your needs and the goals you wish to accomplish.

The Resiliency Shoppe, Marriage & Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Our practice is dedicated to serving BIPOC communities with integrity, transparency, and anti-racism. Our therapeutic approach takes into account cultural, historical, and systemic oppression, providing holistic, personalized treatment for our clients. We also advocate for human rights and social justice beyond therapy sessions. Our services include EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Immigration Evaluations, and Counseling to help individuals and families reach their goals.

Melisa E. Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Melisa, and I am an experienced therapist with a passion for helping individuals overcome mental health challenges and achieve their full potential. With nearly a decade of experience in the field of mental health, I have had the opportunity to work with diverse clients and gain expertise in various evidence-based therapies. As a therapist, I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where my clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors without fear of stigma. My approach to therapy is collaborative and tailored to the unique needs and goals of each individual.

Brittani Stumbo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who believes we all come with strengths. Life gets tough at times trying to juggle who we are, heal from past experiences, and adapt to expectations placed on us. My approach is genuine, strength based, non traditional, focused on your individualized needs, full of humor, and drawing from many evidenced based practices to find effective results for you. I am here to provide you with a safe space to have some real-talk about the struggles of transitions, trauma, relationships, and overall identity making.

Liliana Hernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CLC
Verified
Verified
Do you want a more fulfilling relationship with yourself, and perhaps with others? Do you feel that something is preventing you from living your fullest life and experiencing joy? Do you find it difficult to enjoy the present because of past pains or worries about the future? Please know there is hope if you identify with any of these statements!

Harriet R Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I understand how difficult it is to feel anxious, sad, or depressed, and how those feelings can impact your view of yourself and the relationships in your life. You do not have to face these challenges alone. I will help you find a pathway to wholeness so you can discover your true self, allowing you to live more authentically and in harmony with all of life. When you change your state of mind, you change your state of being. I offer a holistic approach which focuses on mind, body, nutrition & soul growth. You will gain insight into why you feel the way you do and learn present centered techniques to change your state of mind.
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Juline Hobson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I believe counseling offers healing, growth and clarification for individuals as they courageously decide to work with me in a safe, trusting warm and confidential environment. My therapeutic approach is mainly cognitive and behavioral (CBT) and Client/Centered Therapy but use other therapeutic approaches as needed. I strive to meet you where you are at, then we decide the style that fits your needs, as we are going to be working together to help you meet your goals. I believe in people’s inner strengths and capacity to succeed and grow even during difficult times.

Virginia Alvizo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello, my name is Virginia. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage Family Therapist in California. I have experience working with various ages from 3 to 65-years-old. I have worked in community-based mental health services to intense services with children and adults. I specialize in many areas but enjoy working with individuals, couples, families to help with motivation, relationships, self-awareness, individualization, self-love, stress management, communication, and so much more.

New Hope Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Selecting a therapist is a very personal choice. Every client’s challenges and needs are unique. It is important that you select a therapist whom you believe is compatible to best assist you in the healing process and facilitate in this therapeutic journey. This will assist you to develop skills and pursue your goals. Clients typically seek therapy to reduce negative symptoms and improve functioning in their life. Therapy is an opportunity to gain new perspective of your challenges.

Lise A Peterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
Life is inherently challenging & we all find ourselves struggling at times. Emotional pain is part of our experience as human beings, it does not define us. In my practice I start by meeting a client where he or she is. I can help clients identify what emotions, habits, and beliefs are getting in the way of reaching personal goals, assist with developing skills, increase motivation and identify strengths to lead a more satisfying life. I enjoy working with clients to discover what needs to change and the best path to get there. I welcome whatever you bring and offer an open compassionate space to explore, heal and grow.

A Caring Mind, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified
Verified
As a licensed marriage and family therapist who has more than 20 years experience, I strive to help my clients face their struggles, develop a strong sense of self and create healthy relationships in their families and marriages. I teach my patients how to heal and become happy individuals because their pain is no longer running their lives due to their cognitive behavioral therapy. I can teach you to overcome depression and anxiety, struggles in marriage, family conflicts, grief and loss, divorce, eating disorders, PTSD, being a victim of abuse and any other struggles you may have.

Lauralee S Fuhrmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We all need a place where we can feel safe and validated with our emotions/life transitions. It can be difficult to open-up and talk about life-stressors to a stranger. Sometimes, we can feel unheard or alone, or just need someone who can be a helping, compassionate, and nonjudgmental ear. In therapy, we can mend fractured and fragmented pieces of ourselves that have been damaged by past relationships, and trauma. Together, we can bring out positive change in our lives; we can challenge negative cognitions and dissonance. Together, we can begin the path of healing.

Amber M Carra
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Law enforcement officers, first responders, correctional officers, and veterans have unique jobs, they experience things civilians couldn't imagine, they have mental health needs that aren't "the usual" everyday need. Helpers are exposed to secondary trauma, experience depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. If they ask for help they are considered weak. This is why it is important to maintain confidentiality and continue to work towards goals of decreasing these symptoms and increasing a healthier way of processing what they have been exposed to. Working with an experienced therapist the client feels they can trust is important.

Marianella Hickery
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT, PCC
Verified
Verified
"Hablo Español fluido" Como latina comprendo nuestra cultura, Tengo experiencia en terapia familiar, violencia Domestica, casos con DCFS, problemas de parejas e individual. Tambien tengo experiencia en evaluaciones y cartas para inmigracion y otros tipos de US Visa. I conduct sessions in English and Spanish and try to be accommodating to your schedule. I believe that relationship between client and therapist is the most important factor in successful therapy. I provide a safe, supportive environment for a strong connection to occur. In addition to the counseling credentials, I have teaching credentials held for over 30 years.

Manal Mary Nasry
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have experience in working with adolescents and adults in dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life adjustments, divorce, loss, and trauma.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.